Skittles vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Skittles and Butterscotch
- The amount of Vitamin C in Skittles are higher than in Butterscotch.
- Skittles covers your daily need of Vitamin C 75% more than Butterscotch.
- Skittles contain 2 times more Saturated Fat than Butterscotch. While Skittles contain 4.115g of Saturated Fat, Butterscotch contains only 2.065g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, butterscotch.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.19 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
90.76 g
Water:
3.83 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
5.25 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +533.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.1% |
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Carbs
~90.4g
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Other
~1.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.122 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -49.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 402kcal | 391kcal |
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| Protein | 0.19g | 0.03g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 3.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 90.76g | 90.4g |
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| Carbs | 90.76g | 90.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 75.92g | 80.46g |
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| Copper | 0.001mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 391mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.001mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g |
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| Choline | 0.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.115g | 2.065g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.845g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.122g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skittles is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterscotch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterscotch is relatively richer in vitamins